The redevelopment of Basildon’s East Square has taken a step closer after Empire Cinemas were announced as the provider of a new 10 screen cinema. A host of new restaurants will also attract people to ...

A deal that would see a major operator take over a loss-making vacant cinema has been struck, a council said. Basildon Council said it had received a final offer from Vue Entertainment Ltd to purchase ...

A council has recovered possession of a new Empire Cinemas complex after the firm collapsed into administration. Basildon Council built and owns the building in East Square and it was due to open to ...